Linlithgow Pursuivant
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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox heraldry Linlithgow Pursuivant of Arms is a Scottish pursuivant of arms of the Court of the Lord Lyon.
This title is locative in origin, and is derived from the name of a royal burgh of Linlithgow and palace of the same name.[1] The title is often used for a Pursuivant Extraordinary.
The badge of office is A greyhound bitch passant Sable ensigned of a coronet of four fleur de lys (two visible) and four crosses pattee (one and two halves visible) Or.[2]
The office is currently vacant and was last held by Professor[3] Gillian Black. As Linlithgow Pursuivant Black took part in the Royal Procession at the 2023 Coronation.[4]
Holders of the office
| Arms | Name | Dates of tenure | Ref[5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Guthrie | 1572 | ||
| File:Arms of Don Pottinger.svg | John Inglis Drever "Don" Pottinger | 1953 (in Extraordinary) | [6] |
| File:Arms of Elizabeth Ann Roads.svg | Elizabeth Ann Roads | 1987 (temporary appointment) | [7] |
| File:Arms of John Charles Grossmith George.svg | John Charles Grossmith George | 2001–2005 (in Extraordinary) | [8] |
| Christopher Roads | 2012 (in Extraordinary) | [9] | |
| File:Arms of Liam Devlin.svg | Liam Devlin | 2014–2016 (in Extraordinary) | [10] |
| File:Arms of John Stirling.svg | John Stirling | 2016–2021 (in Extraordinary) | [11] |
| Professor Gillian Black | 2021–2024 (in Extraordinary) | [12][13] |
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